b'GETTING TO THE POINT It is important to seek a qualified acupuncture practitioner, as many acupuncture points are located near joints and other important anatomical structures.other clinical signs associated with glau-coma and equine recurrent uveitis (aka moon blindness). I am always quick to remind owners that we are treating a dis-ease process with a balanced approach, utilizing Western medications along with Eastern medicine, she says.BIANCA MCCARTY PHOTOGRAPHYNeurologic conditions in horses result-ing from peripheral nerve injuries seem to respond well to acupuncture. For example, sweeney (suprascapular nerve paralysis in the shoulder area), facial nerve paralysis, and laryngeal neuropathy (roaring) appear to respond to electroacu-puncture treatment (electrical stimulationInternational Veterinary Acupunctureevidence on acupunctures efficacy and of acupuncture points). 6 Society, ivas.org/vets place in treating equine conditions and Researchers have shown that four hors- Curacore Vet, curacore.org/vet/find-a- to discover what points and acupuncture es suffering from anhidrosis (an inabilitypractitioner methods are most effective.hto sweat) that received aquapuncture in conjunction with other TCVM treatmentsTake-Home Message REFERENCES1. Thirkell J, Hyland R (2017). A survey examining attitudes experienced positive results. 2 Research results on acupunctures towards equine complementary therapies for the treat-effects on various equine conditions arement of musculoskeletal injuries. Journal of Equine What You Should Know Beforemixed. The studies that do exist sup- Veterinary Science. 59 (2017) 8287.Scheduling an Appointment port using acupuncture to treat back2.Tangjitjaroen W, Shmalberg J, Colahan PT, Xie H (2009). Equine acupuncture research: An update. Journal of Most acupuncture sessions last aboutpain, relieve arthritis pain, improve painEquine Veterinary Science. 29(9), p. 698-707.30 minutes. Based on his or her clinicalthreshold in colic, regulate GI motility3. Robinson, N. (2009). Making sense of the metaphor:experience, your veterinarian will needin chronic diarrhea cases, and help treatHow acupuncture works neurophysiologically. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 29(8): p. 642-644.to perform at least three treatments tofertility, nerve paralysis, and anhidrosis.4. National Institutes of Health. (1997, Nov. 3-5).see improvement in lameness conditions.Limited evidence exists as to its effi- Acupuncture. While acupuncture is a safe modalitycacy for treating equine asthma, and no5. R ose WJ, Sargeant JM, Hanna WJB, Kelton D, Wolfe DM, Wisener LV (2017, Dec. 11). A scoping review of the with few to no harmful effects reported,equine-specific studies have been con- evidence for efficacy of acupuncture in companion animals. talk to your veterinarian before havingducted on its effects on eye conditions.Animal Health Research Reviews. 18(20): p. 144-185.acupuncture performed on horses that areIn general, we need more well-designed6.Shmalberg J, Xie H (2009). The clinical application of equine acupuncture. Clinical Techniques. 29(10): p. pregnant, very young, very old, or haveexperiments to generate more scientific753-760.been diagnosed with criticalillnesses.One of the biggest attributes of acu-puncture is that it very rarely has negative side effects, especially when comparedDandy Products, Inc.to conventional treatments for chronic disease states, says Rochelle. It is oftenPadding & Flooring Specialistssuccessful in cases where no other options are available or where all other treatmentsPadding At Its Besthave tried and failed. It also providesBreeding Sheds, Stocks, Stalls, Trailers, Exercise & Training Areas,an alternative in cases which cannot beInduction & Recovery Rooms Table & Surgical Pads,treated with more aggressive means. Neo-Natal Foal BedsIt is important to seek a qualified acupuncture practitioner, as many acu- Non-Slip Safety Floors for All Areaspuncture points are located near jointsPavesafe Bricks & Tiles, Trac-Roll & Vet-Trac Floors,and other important anatomical struc- Wash Stall,Grooming, Aisleway and Trailer Matstures. Acupuncture practitioners must be licensed veterinarians. Although thereToll-Free 888.883.8386513.625.3000is no comprehensive directory of equineFAX 513.625.2600acupuncturists, many schools list practi-tioners who have completed training and~ been certified by those programs:~lChi Institute of Traditional Chinese Vet- PROUD Y MADE IN THE U.S.A erinary Medicine, tcvm.com/Resources/3314 State Route 131, Goshen, Ohio 45122www.dandyproducts.netFindaTCVMPractitioner.aspxTheHorse.com|The HorseNovember 201921Untitled-19 21 9/25/19 9:50 AM'